Raisin Oatmeal Scones

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

Yield: 8 scones

Source: Tightwad Gazette

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup uncooked oatmeal
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup softened margarine (I used butter)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup sour milk (milk with 2 t of vinegar added)
• 1 egg, beaten

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut in the butter and the raisins.

 
3. Add enough sour milk to moisten. Dont add too much. Divide the dough in half.

 
4. Use floured hands to shape the dough into two flat circles on a greased cookie sheet. Cut into quarters.

 
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5. Bake for 10 minutes.

 
6. Brush on the egg and bake until golden brown.

 
7. Eat plain, or with butter, jam or honey.